This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in West Orange, New Jersey. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Sealed bids are invited for emergency tree services. All bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes showing the bidder's name and address, the job title, and the designated time and date for receipt. Bids must include a deposit by certified/cashier's check or bid bond for 10% of the bid, not exceeding $20,000. Bidders must comply with relevant New Jersey statutes, including affirmative action requirements and business and labor registrations. Foreign corporations must submit appropriate affidavits and certifications for business operations in New Jersey. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities if deemed in the owner's best interest. No bid may be withdrawn for sixty days after opening. Question Deadline 11/11/2025 No interpretation of the meaning of the specifications will be made to any bidder orally. Every request for such interpretations should be in writing to the Purchasing Agent and to be given consideration must be received at least ten (10) days prior to the date fixed of the opening bids. The scope of work shall include all labor, tools and equipment necessary to accomplish the emergency service of trees, within the Township of West Orange directed by the Director of the West Orange Public Works Department or its designee. The contractor's attention is also called to the fact that the locations of work may be in small amounts in various locations throughout the Township. The contractor shall be able to respond and complete these work lists in a reasonable time frame to be determined by the Township. At no time shall the contractor block any street or thoroughfare without the permission of the West Orange Police Department Traffic Division and the Director of the Department of Public Works. The West Orange Police Department reserves the right to immediately stop any work which excessively interferes with the flow of traffic. The contractor shall provide barricades meeting DOT requirements to provide a safe work area. The contractor shall perform its services in a safe and workmanlike manner with skills and care that would be exercised at the time by those rendering this type of service. This project shall consist of furnishing all labor, tools, equipment materials, supervision and all else necessary to provide for emergency tree service at various location in accordance with the Specification, and Contract documents on file in the Office of the Public Works Director. Emergency Tree Work shall consist of immediate corrective response in making a situation sufficiently safe for the public to re-enter an area. This work may consist of, but is not specifically limited to: tree pruning, removal, log removal, whole stump removal, heavy log or tree lowering with cranes and/or ropes. Under most circumstances, brush chipping, removal and disposal will be unnecessary for Emergency Tree Work. Work shall be organized to enable streets to be opened for traffic efficiently as possible. Logs and debris shall be neatly consolidated at street side for collection under straight-time working conditions unless otherwise directed. During emergency conditions, the contractor must maintain regular contact with the Department of Public Works, and/or West Orange Police Department and Office of Emergency Management. The Contractor shall comply with the "Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices" in regards to street closures, flagmen or the temporary detaining of traffic. The Contractor shall be responsible for direct communication with respective utility companies in regard to scheduling of assistance.